US congressman seeks release of Marine veteran jailed for driving into Mexico with guns

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19. According to this story, he was shackled because he tried to escape

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U.S. Marine from Weston Being Detained in Mexico Prison on Weapons Charge

...Tahmooressi, who was in the San Diego area to receive treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, is shackled to a cot with his limbs restrained following an escape attempt at the La Mesa penitentiary...

U.S. officials have visited Tahmooressi at least nine times since his arrest...Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who lives in Weston, said she is supporting the family. "The Congresswoman...instructed her staff to get in touch with the State Department right away to ensure that Andrew’s case was being handled as expeditiously as possible. Our office will remain in close contact with the State Department as the trial approaches, and will continue to be of service to the family where we can and when appropriate," a statement from Wasserman Schultz's office read.

Tahmooressi's trial is expected to begin on May 28.

Responsible gun ownership includes knowing how -- and where -- you can transport them.


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